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Specifications: 1989 Lotus Esprit Turbo HC |
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Manufacturer: |
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Lotus |
Country of Origin: |
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UK |
Designer: |
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Giugiaro |
Years of Manufacture: |
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1989 |
Date of Introduction: |
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n/a |
Number Built: |
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n/a |
Price at Introduction: |
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n/a |
Models |
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n/a |
To Identify: |
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n/a |
RAC Rating: |
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22.5 |
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Body Type: |
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Fixed-head Coupe |
No. of Doors: |
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2 |
Front Track: |
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1511 mm, 59.5 in |
Rear Track: |
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1511 mm, 59.5 in |
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Total Length: |
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4191 mm, 165 in |
Total Width: |
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1852 mm, 72.9 in |
Height at Kerb Weight: |
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1118 mm, 44 in |
Wheelbase: |
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2438 mm, 96 in |
Length Wheelbase Ratio: |
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1.72 |
Ground Clearance: |
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n/a |
Kerb Weight: |
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1148 Kg, 2531 Lb |
Weight Distribution (Front): |
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42.60 % |
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Capacity: |
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2.2 Litre, 2174cc (132.666 cu in) |
Type: |
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4 Cylinder, Double Overhead Camshaft, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, 16 Valves in Total |
Configuration: |
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Mid, Longitudinal |
Sump: |
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Wet Sumped |
Fuel System: |
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1 De DHLA 45M Carburettor |
Head: |
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n/a |
Bore & Stroke: |
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95.3 mm × 76.2 mm, 3.75 in × 3 in |
Bore/stroke Ratio: |
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1.25 |
Power: |
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218 PS (215 bhp) (160.3 kW) at 6000 rpm |
Specific Output : |
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98.9 bhp per litre, 1.62 bhp per cubic inch |
Torque: |
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298 Nm (220 ft·lb) (30.4 kgm) at 4250 rpm |
Specific Torque: |
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137.07 Nm/litre |
Bmep: |
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1722.5 kPa (249.8 psi) |
Compression Ratio: |
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8:1 |
Fuel Capacity: |
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86 Litres, 18.9 UK Gal, 22.7 US Gal |
Unitary Capacity: |
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543.5 |
Coolant: |
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Water |
Intercooler: |
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n/a |
Aspiration: |
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Turbo |
Compressor Type: |
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1 Garrett AiResearch T3 Turbocharger |
Ignition and Electrical: |
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n/a |
Exhaust: |
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n/a |
Catalytic Converter: |
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Y |
Main Bearings: |
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5 |
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Transmission: |
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5 Speed Manual Transmission |
Manual, 4 speed floor mounted: |
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n/a |
Automatic, 3 speed floor mounted T-Bar: |
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n/a |
Final drive ratio: |
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4.38 |
Drive: |
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Rear Wheel Drive |
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0-50 mph (80 km/h): |
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4.40 s |
0-60 mph (100 km/h): |
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5.60 s |
0-100 mph (161 km/h): |
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15.00 s |
Standing ¼ mile: |
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14.40 s @ 96.00 mph |
Standing Km: |
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26.20 s @ 196.00 km/h |
Top speed: |
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245 Km/h (152 mph) |
Fuel Consumption: |
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n/a |
CO2 Emissions: |
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n/a |
Power-to-weight: |
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187.28 bhp/ton |
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Brake Type: |
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Ventilated Front Disc Brakes / Ventilated Rear Disc Brakes / Servo Assisted |
Front: |
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258 mm |
Rear: |
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275 mm |
Park Brake: |
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n/a |
Steering: |
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Rack & Pinion Steering |
Turns Lock-to-Lock: |
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2.800 |
Top Gear Ratio: |
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0.76 |
Turning Circle: |
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n/a |
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Front Suspension: |
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Independent Suspension / Double Wishbone / Coil Springs / Anti-Roll Bar |
Rear Suspension: |
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Independent Suspension / Upper & Lower Trans Link Trailing Radium Arm / Coil Springs |
Wheels: |
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Front: |
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n/a |
Rear: |
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n/a |
Tyres : |
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Front: |
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195/60 VR 15 |
Rear: |
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235/60 VR 15 |
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Instruments: |
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n/a |
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